Bangkok Don Muang Airport

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2/10

"number of immigration counters woefully inadequate"

(Indonesia)

My recent experience in departing Bangkok Don Muang was a very negative one. I arrived in plenty of time for my flight to Surabaya and checked in then headed straight for immigration. When I got there queues were so long that they spilled outside the snake queuing barriers. Various officials were around and doing nothing to help manage the queues. What I also disliked was the fact that families with children aged around 8 to 10 years old and no infants were directed to the "priority" lane which is typically reserved for disabled people, passengers with imminent departures who haven't got the time to queue or families with infants who cannot be reasonably expected to wait in line for any length of time. While these long queues could be partly blamed on the fact there were many passengers, the number of immigration counters was woefully inadequate for an airport of this size. In the departures lounge once through security, shops and dining options are decent and plentiful, although not quite up to the standard of Suvarnabhumi, the main airport of Bangkok. Nevertheless it is hard to complain about this aspect. However overall I will do everything I can in future to fly into Thailand via Suvarnabhumi rather than the shambles of an airport that is Don Mueang.
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitJuly 2016
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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8/10

"signs are clear and very convenient"

(Netherlands)

Arrived by taxi which was easy and hassle free. The entrance area was small and packed with tourists. Flew with Scoot to Singapore, queue was extremely long (do not know if this has to do with the airline or airport). Before clearing the immigration, limited shops/restaurants. However, after security and immigration check lot of shops (both local and international brands) and many eateries. Clean airport, signs are clear and very convenient. Gate was changed but was informed clearly through annoucement.
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitApril 2016
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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7/10

"many transport options"

(Thailand)

A1 bus will take you from Bangkok Don Muang to Mo Chit BTS for 30 THB. For departures, it drops you off between doors 8 and 9, and there is a smoking area at 8. International departures are 1-8, domestic 9 and up. Bring an empty plastic water bottle as water fountains are equiped so you can easily refill bottles, once you are past security which is reasonably quick. There is also a 7-11 out by the smoking area. Vending machines are poor and it's very plain inside, but pretty clean and functional. Good airport, with many transport options.
Experience At AirportArrival and Departure
Date VisitMay 2016
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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2/10

"situation here is unacceptable"

(United States)

I had a connecting flight here coming from Yangon, Myanmar going to Jakarta, Indonesia. I am shocked that at an airport in a major city like Bangkok, it is even a possibility that someone with a connecting international flight would be unable to purchase food in the international departure area. I tried to exchange my Myanmar Khyats for Thai Bhat, they wouldn't take Khyats. So I asked for the ATM machine, they don't have any in this section of the airport. On top of that, if you want to go to the ATM machines, you need to leave the international departure area. None of the restaurants take cards. I'm shocked at the level of incompetence at this airport. It's ridiculous that someone making a transit here could go for hours unable to get food. Luckily a kind airline worker bought me a sandwich. I really hope an airport official reads this and makes the necessary changes because the situation here is unacceptable.
Experience At AirportTransit
Date VisitMay 2016
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages N/A
Wifi Connectivity 12345
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7/10

"easy to navigate"

(Singapore)

Basic but cozy airport that is closer to Bangkok city than the main BKK used by major international airlines. Don Muang is mainly used by low-cost airlines and I found it more convenient if your destination is central Bangkok. Facilities there are basic but you will find all the essentials. Also, it's not too big and easy to navigate your way around.
Experience At AirportArrival Only
Date VisitMarch 2016
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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8/10

"spacious and brightly lit"

(France)

This review concerns Terminal 2, open in December 2015, for domestic flights. Last time I flew through Don Muang was before the completion of Suvarnabhumi Airport and it is difficult to recognize the buildings which went through major upgrade. Departure hall is spacious and brightly lit with enough space to avoid the crowd feeling you experience at Suvarnabhumi. Plenty of food outlets reasonably priced (for an airport) on the mezzanine level. Security check fast but thorough. Departure gates so far did not undergo any major upgrade and walking distance can be long. Arrival hall spcious and bright: luggage delivery reasonbly fast. Although some effort has been made to control taxi services to city, the official taxi stand is difficult to find and you will be subjected to many touts before you reach it.
Experience At AirportArrival and Departure
Date VisitFebruary 2016
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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1/10

"ludicrous queuing times"

(Singapore)

The worst airport I've ever seen, due to ludicrous queuing times. Took 1 hour and 40 minutes to get visa on arrival (the queue was for a mere 9 people, also no Fast option) then immigration took another 1hour 20 minutes. It's not that it's a busy airport, it's just insanely inefficient. Thank goodness we didn't have luggage to collect.
Experience At AirportArrival Only
Date VisitMarch 2016
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
no
7/10

"luggage arrived quick enough"

(Netherlands)

Very early morning departure. Immigration quick, and distances in airport limited. At international side no 7/11 or similar supermarket, and very early morning limited number of places for food and drinks (+ not clear when they open). Luggage also arrived quick enough on way back, and sufficient coffee places around the gates. Except for the fact that it appears hardly any maintenance has been done for years, the only other complaint is transport. Taxi lines can be enormous and bus options at the airport quite expensive - but I traveled by rental car and it worked great to get to town.
Experience At AirportArrival and Departure
Date VisitFebruary 2016
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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4/10

"Check-in hall completely packed"

(Canada)

I departed to Cambodia through Don Mueang on December 31 - so the date might have made a difference to my experience. 7:10 flight departure, arrived at the airport about 4:20 am. Check-in hall was completely packed with people waiting to check in and lines were moving very slowly. I estimate it might have taken 3 hours to see a check in agent. Found the bag-drop line which was much shorter and checked in online using a smartphone while waiting our turn. Still took about an hour to get through the lineup though. Getting through immigration and customs on the return flight 4 days later was very fast - maybe waited for 3 or 4 people.
Experience At AirportDeparture Only
Date VisitDecember 2015
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Airport Staff 12345
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7/10

"plenty of space"

(Thailand)

The airport has been completely renovated and the result is stunning. Check-in for domestic flights is now smoother, as there is plenty of space. What is still terrible is the availability of taxis for the arrivals, queues are huge, there are not enough taxis, not enough spaces for taxis to take passengers and the system is very slow, as the drivers have to go to the counter to pick passengers, unlike Suvarnabhumi, where they just pick a number when entering the taxi area.
Experience At AirportArrival and Departure
Date VisitFebruary 2016
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Queuing Times 12345
Terminal Cleanliness 12345
Terminal Seating 12345
Terminal Signs 12345
Food Beverages 12345
Airport Shopping 12345
Wifi Connectivity 12345
Airport Staff 12345
yes